THE BUCKET Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 http://www.polkcountytoday.com/acc083009.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BUCKET Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 at least the media didnt try to tie it to STREET RACING.....like they always do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 if it happened here in columbus, they would say the guy was street racing a dirt bike in the field next to the road or some dumb shit that car looks fucking badass...too bad he wrecked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Yeah it was modified, Opel GTs didn't come with 454s stock. At 1863 lbs, they are ripe for stupid swaps. In it's time, it was labeled as the "poor man's Corvette". My dad and I restored one while I was in high school. Fun car to drive, handled really well, 1900ccs of slowness. Manufacturer Opel Parent company General Motors Corporation Production 1968–1973 2006—2009 Successor Opel Manta Body style(s) coupe Layout FR layout Engine(s) 1078 cc straight-4 1897 cc straight-4 Wheelbase 2,415 mm (95.1 in) Length 4,113 mm (161.9 in) Width 1,580 mm (62.2 in) Height 1,225 mm (48.2 in) Curb weight 845 kg (1,863 lb)–940 kg (2,072 lb) Fuel capacity 50 L (13.2 US gal; 11.0 imp gal)[1] http://www.4x4offroads.com/image-files/1972-opel-gt-261.jpg http://www.modifiedcars.com/pix/cars_large/20831_24385.jpg http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_-l2C8nYmCV0/SOLH4fgFyhI/AAAAAAAACd0/beAwR4urBCA/s400/4c90_3.JPG http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/images/your_garage/cars/8643_1236085134487ad4196f1b9.jpg http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/uploads/new/574354.jpg Anyone have $500? http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f162/73-opel-gt-sale-75927/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaulsen Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 if it happened here in columbus, they would say the guy was street racing a dirt bike in the field next to the road or some dumb shit that car looks fucking badass...too bad he wrecked it yea it looked pretty nice..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShankroidBeast Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 If you watch the video it was a good thing the NITROGEN tank in the car didn't explode. He says it like four times. I wish I had a nitrogen tank in my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Head to roll cage with no helmet is a quick way to get off'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Darwin award IMO. WTF would he not just go to the track? Man, all that work into a car by someone with more than just a hobby going and he goes and ends it all with a dumb decision. I don't like bad shit to happen to anyone, but I do have a breaking point when it comes to feeling sorry for those involved in stories like this. I'm no racing expert, but that car on that road just looks like an accident waiting to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 i had a hard time finding any sympathy for them because of their age....i could understand someone young and stupid making a bad decision...a males brain isnt fully developed until around age 25... but by their age, they should have known how to make better decisions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Pretty car, too bad that happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BUCKET Posted September 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 yeah nasty car. alum head big block on spary.. but looks like he went into tire shake and over corrected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 The massive 454" engine. Men at the scene were saying that the engine was just too powerful for such a small car. ..... I won't say I've never test launched cars on the street but non of them were capable of running anything quicker then a 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hey Rotarded, dunno if you realized, but this picture is of what the car looked like before (actually about 3 years back I think.) He was a semi-regular on a Opel Manta site I used to be on. http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/images/your_garage/cars/8643_1236085134487ad4196f1b9.jpg He changed the exhaust two years ago, did some other things too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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